2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Academic Information Academic Information 16 Cedarville University 2007-08 Graduate Study at Cedarville The Cedarville University graduate academic program is designed to meet the professional, personal, and spiritual needs of adults who desire to honor God with their careers and lives. Truth from Scripture is integrated with the knowledge taught in each course to provide effective learning and enduring life values. The knowledge and skills learned from the curricular experiences provide adults with an excellent background for professional competence in education in their chosen fields. The Teacher-Leader Program is an accredited 34 semester hour Master of Education degree (M.Ed.). This program serves educators interested in enhancing their classroom effectiveness and becoming instructional leaders in their schools. The Principal Licensure Program is an accredited 49 semester hour extension of the Teacher-Leader program. This program can be individually tailored to meet Ohio licensure requirements for elementary, middle school, or high school. Electives permit students to develop specific areas of emphasis that correspond to their particular interests. Three benchmarks make the Cedarville University graduate program worth consideration. Convenience – Program design works well with active professionals. Cost – Tuition is competitively priced with other graduate programs. Content – Biblical truth is integrated into all course content. For information about available graduate opportunities at Cedarville, an application, or a graduate catalog, contact the graduate admissions office at 1-888-CEDARVILLE (233-2784), e-mail gradprog@cedarville.edu , or visit the graduate program website at www.cedarville.edu/dept/graduate . • • • Accounting American Studies* Applied Psychology Athletic Training Bible Teacher Education* Biology Chemistry Christian Education Church Music Ministries Communication Studies Comprehensive Bible Computer Engineering Computer Science Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Electrical Engineering Electronic Media English Exercise Science Finance Forensic Science Graphic Design History History – Political Science* Information Systems International Studies* – Global Economics and International Business International Studies* Missiology/World Missions International Studies* – Social Science Keyboard Pedagogy Language Arts Education – Integrated Life Science Education Management Marketing Mathematics Mathematics Education – Integrated Mechanical Engineering • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Middle Childhood Education Molecular & Cellular Biology Music Music Composition Music Education – Multi-Age Music Performance Nursing Pastoral Studies Philosophy Physical Education – Multi-Age Physical Science Education Physics Physics Education Political Science Prelaw* Preseminary Bible Psychology Public Administration* Science Comprehensive Education – Integrated Social Studies Education – Integrated Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish Education – Multi-Age Special Education – Multi-Age Sport and Exercise Studies Sport Management Studio Art Technical and Professional Communication Theatre Youth Ministries • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Cedarville graduate program builds upon the University’s reputation for preparing excellent classroom teachers by enhancing the effectiveness of practicing educators. Major Fields of Undergraduate Study The University offers 68 major fields of undergraduate study. Some of the majors represent combinations of two or more areas of study; these are denoted with an asterisk (*). Course requirements for each of the majors are outlined in the respective departmental sections of the catalog. Major fields of study include: